That's exactly the kind of thing I go for. I like how you were able to achieve something that looks like its on actual paper, with the ink bleed and paper texture.

After years of being happy enough with our designs, I happened upon an english western swing guitar player living in a Sacramento named Chris Wilkinson. He's been doing designs for Western and Rockabilly bands for a while, but I could see he would know what I was looking for. I sent him a folder of inspirational designs I'd been saving for years (1930's-1940's concert posters, 78 rpm album jackets, 78rpm record labels, 1930's-1940's music adds and sheet music covers), and he honed in on the general vibe that spoke to me.

Since engaging him for our last band album, we had him do a logo, a t-shirt design, stickers, a promo poster, and now a brand new solo CD album cover for me. Plus, I've recommended him to several friends who've had amazing designs done for them as well.

I really like that one a lot! It's got a bit of a Blue Note look i think, which I really dig!

Originally Posted by citizenk74

Webby - Really nice poster!

Thanks a lot!

Originally Posted by mr. beaumont

These are great guys!

I'm an art teacher, as many of you know, and bad graphic design is a pet peeve of mine. These would both earn A's in my book.

Thanks to you as well!I think you're totally right! bad graphic design can ruin the whole thing for me! I guess it's pretty important to find the right aesthetics to transport your music visually.
So I guess as an Art-Teacher you've probably been designing stuff for your projects aswell. DO you want to share some of it with us?

Originally Posted by campusfive

Great work Webby,

That's exactly the kind of thing I go for. I like how you were able to achieve something that looks like its on actual paper, with the ink bleed and paper texture.
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Thanks a lot Jonathan!
I do follow you, aswell as Chris Wilkinson on instagram, and I gotta admit that both of your profiles have been an inspiration for me, so your compliment on my artwork means a lot to me! I actually just recenbtly read an interview with Chris Wilkinson, where he also talked a bit about his technique, and I'm curently tinkering around with some things he talked about there!

I'd love to do artwork for someone's jazz group (poster/CD) but I've not had too many opportunities. I've done a few music related illustrations/designs, but mostly as a fan or the project somehow relates to the subject (i.e. character holding guitar), so it's in my wheelhouse.

So, I'm going to put this out there if anyone wants to seriously collaborate in the business of doing an illustration/design for their band. I've done a lot of kid-related art, but you can see that there are some music pieces in my portfolio. I wouldn't push my services here but since this topic came up, I'll reveal a bit more about myself beyond randomly posting things that allude to my jazz guitar hobby. PM me if you're interested.

Let me know if this topic reply somehow inappropriate. I don't think it is...again, not trying to push my freelance. It's just what I happen to do.